ILR Calculator UK
Check your eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain based on residence period and absences.
Your ILR Eligibility
How Does the ILR Calculator Work?
This tool assesses eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK for 5-year or 10-year routes. It uses effective start date (max of visa start or entry if >180 days late), adds required years, checks absences against limits (180 days/12 months; pre-11 Apr 2024: max 184 consecutive, 548 total), and notes language/Life in UK requirements for ages 18-65.
Example: 5-year route, visa start 01/01/2020, entry 01/01/2020, no absences: Eligible from 01/01/2025.
Consult official guidance; this is an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Time spent legally in the UK without gaps, including Isle of Man/Channel Islands. Absences up to 180 days per 12 months allowed.
Most immigration categories, but not visitor, short-term study, seasonal worker, Ukraine schemes, or overstaying.
Yes, if aged 18-65, plus English language proof. Exempt if over 65 or under 18.
Continuous residence breaks; reset period. Pre-11 Apr 2024 absences have different rules (max 184 consecutive, 548 total).
Guide to ILR in the UK
Overview
ILR (settlement) grants permanent UK residence after qualifying periods. For long residence, it’s 10 continuous legal years.
Eligibility
Must have leave to remain, 10 years continuous residence (or 5 for other routes), pass Life in UK Test and English if 18-65. Absences limited.
Documents
Provide passports, visas, absence proof, language/test certificates, biometrics.
Apply/Extend
Fee: £3029 ILR, £1321 extension. Decision: 6 months standard. Super priority for faster.
Family Members
Partners/children may apply if eligible under family rules.